Lightning Strike in Chhattisgarh's Korba, Two Killed
Two persons died after they were struck by lightning in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, police said on Wednesday.
Korba, Aug 18: Two persons died after they were struck by lightning in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, police said on Wednesday.
The victims Ramsingh Dhanwar (26) and 14-year-old Baisakhu Dhanwar were walking back after fishing in a small pond near Ghuddeva village under Bakimongra police station limits on Tuesday evening, an official said.
Lightning struck the duo, who were rushed to a local hospital where they were declared dead, he said.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, the official said, adding that a case has been registered in this regard.